CareerPlan

Junior Electrical Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer

Dunbar, Scotland, gbFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Junior I&C Engineer supporting long-term projects for critical infrastructure and industrial environments in the UK, focusing on OT systems implementation, modification, and maintenance.

Role type

Junior IC instrumentation and control engineer

Builds

Operational Technology (OT) systems including SCADA/HMI platforms, industrial control systems, networks, and field instrumentation

Domain

Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Defence, Rail, Oil & Gas

Required skills

industrial control systems, Operational Technology (OT), PLCs, SCADA, DCS, process control environments, instrumentation systems, control loops, sensors, actuators, field equipment, project lifecycle support, configuration management, engineering change processes, analytical problem-solving, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Nuclear/Energy/Utilities/Defence/Rail/Oil & Gas industry experience, OT Cyber Security principles, IEC 61508/61511/62443 standards, industrial networks/protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC), functional safety systems, asset management, reliability engineering

Technologies

SCADA, HMI, PLC, DCS, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC

Responsibilities

Provide technical support across the full lifecycle of I&C and OT systems, Assist with the design, modification, testing, validation and configuration management of industrial control systems, Support operational and maintenance activities to ensure system reliability, safety and performance, Contribute to compliance with industrial safety, regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and client stakeholders, Share knowledge, lessons learned and best practices

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC